Why choose us?

We offer a variety of online training solutions designed to help you and your furry friend achieve success

World Class Trainers

Learn from professionals with years of experience in canine behavior

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Proven methods

Science-backed positive reinforcement techniques that actually work

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Personalized approach

Programs tailored to your dog’s unique needs and personality

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Engaging lessons

Keep training exciting with interactive exercises and games

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Explore our courses

We offer a variety of online training solutions designed to help you and your furry friend achieve success

CC150 FUNctional Foundation Fitness

This class will focus on a solid foundation of the essential fitness skills. This means your dog will be able to perform the most important skills in excellent form. It’s the perfect class for those new to fitness, and wanting to master the basics well without getting super geeky and having HEAPS of exercises to remember and master. The focus will be basics, done well, to help with functional life. This class will also be perfect for younger dogs, older dogs, and potentially dogs with minor issues or recently completing rehab (pending veterinary approval).

OB480 Train to Trial

How do I get the same performance in training and in the ring? That is one of the most common challenges in competitive sports. It is something everyone struggles with. “My dog ONLY does that in the ring”.... How often have we said and heard that? The truth is, you CAN get the same dog in training and in the ring! Does your dog work well at home and in your training building, but seem to struggle at trials? Do you have a "different" dog when trialing than when training? Are you getting ready to compete and want to be sure you get the most out of your dog at the trial? This course provides you with critical skills that will improve confidence and consistency in the ring for both you and your dog. The information in this course is relevant to all competitors, from beginners to seasoned veterans.

CC205 Targeting Fitness

Want to start fitness using targeting? Maybe fine tune your dog’s fitness skills to reduce your dogs luring during exercises. This class is for you!

BH415 Do THIS, Not THAT

If you’ve ever wondered, “What should my dog do instead?” this class is for you. We’ll teach you how to replace frustrating habits with behaviors you want using reward‑based training grounded in solid behavioral science. We will not be addressing dog to dog or dog to human aggressive behaviors.

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What we can offer you?

Discover our webinars

Live expert-led sessions that provide practical strategies, tips, and techniques to improve your dog’s behavior and strengthen your bond

WE1021 The Scoop On Poop

Gut health is a hot topic in the veterinary community right now, for good reason! A growing body of evidence over the past several years suggests that, for both humans and animals, changes in the normal population of bacteria living in our intestinal tract can have far-reaching effects on health and wellness.

WE1020 Dealing with Over-the-Top Behavior

Over-excited, over-the-top, out-of-control... Does this sound like a dog you know?

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Services we provide

Structured programs with step-by-step guidance to build strong skills.

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Expert-guided online training for real-life results

A clear introduction to our lesson format, instructional style and training philosophy.

Experience our workshops

Interactive, hands-on experiences where you and your dog practice real-world scenarios under the guidance of professional trainers

WW585 When Heeling Breaks Down

Does your dog heel beautifully in training but struggle when the pattern gets longer or in trials?

WW591 Play & Engagement Through a Visual Lens

Dogs are constantly reading the visual picture around them. They often respond to what they see before they respond to what we say. The visual picture we create can influence curiosity, arousal, and a dog’s willingness to engage.

WW589 Concepts of Duration - Explaining Duration to Your Dog

Do you struggle to teach duration behaviours?

WW586 Small Spaces Big Gains - Platform Edition

In Small Spaces Big Gains - Platform Edition, we’ll use platforms to improve strength, balance, body awareness, and overall conditioning. Platforms allow dogs to work in a controlled, focused way, helping them build muscle and coordination safely while reinforcing good movement patterns.

Our testimonials

Don't just take our word for it — see what our clients say about their experience working with us.

I have struggled to find a trainer in my area that would consistently work with my reactive dog. We often got dumped in the summer, classes cancelled, or was told that we weren't part of the trainers focus. I thought that I would never be able to improve my training beyond reading and watching DVDs. I thought that I would never get personal feedback. I felt discouraged and excluded from the dog training community. I thought that I would always have mediocre training and a mediocre relationship with my dog. A friend recommended FDSA and I enrolled in "It's All Tricks" with Deborah Jones at Gold level. In 6 weeks my dog has become more confident than I've ever seen her. She is more motivated and eager to learn. Furthermore, my confidence as a trainer has improved. I finally feel like I have a resource that I can rely on. At FDSA it doesn't matter that my dog is reactive, we can finally work on exercises that would have been completely inaccessible before. Deb has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She provides kind, encouraging and constructive feedback with meaningful critique. This experience has been the epitome of what I have always dreamt that training my dog would be. I cannot be thankful enough to have discovered FDSA. It has given my dog and I a second chance at having a successful, meaningful relationship. I cannot wait to enroll in more classes. I wasn't so certain that online classes would be REALLY useful - I am blown away by how much one can learn and implement through the online system - certainly makes it possible to participate in novel learning experiences that would not otherwise be available!

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I am continually amazed at how much I learn with each class. Watching both the teacher's video's and the student's videos gives me lots of opportunity to think through the elements and break it down for myself and my dog.

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Thanks again for this opportunity and for the awesome timely feedback and encouragement you showed to all the posting students. Even though I was only at the bronze level I really felt like part of the class and feel that I got alot out of it. Kudos to you for the initiative!

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